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The identity of the Miami Dolphins starting quarterback for Monday night's game at San Diego, coach Dave Wannstedt has announced, likely will not be revealed until Sunday.
But for tailback Ricky Williams, with just two 100-yard outings in the first six games of the season, it probably doesn't matter if it is Jay Fiedler or Brian Griese handing him the ball. Averaging just 3.4 yards per carry, the lowest of his career over the first six games of any season, Williams has been slowed by the inconsistency of the Miami passing attack and the pressure its shortcomings have imposed on the running game.
And, perhaps just as much, by an offensive design that, on first and 10, has become the football equivalent of a broken record.
"Run, run, run," said New England defensive lineman Richard Seymour following last weekend's overtime victory at Pro Player Stadium. "On first down, you pretty much just know what (the Dolphins) are going to do, and that's run the ball. I mean, our game plan was based on that assumption."
A pretty good assumption it was, not just in last Sunday's contest, but in virtually every game the Dolphins have played in 2003.
Only in the opening game loss to the Houston Texans, when Miami had a dozen passes on first and 10 and just nine runs, have the Dolphins diverged from the predictable script. For the season, the Dolphins have run the ball on 69.3 percent of their first-and-10 plays, the NFL's most lopsided ratio by a wide margin.
And if Miami is running the ball, of course, that means Williams usually is doing the toting. Of the team's 104 rushes on first and 10, he has logged all but a dozen of them. And on those carries, Williams has averaged just 3.15 yards per attempt. In the last three games, with opponents aware of Miami's first-and-10 pattern, Williams has averaged a miniscule 2.9 yards per carry.
Make no mistake, part of the problem is the Dolphins offensive line, a unit that has been ravaged by injuries and the resultant reshuffling of starters. There is a chance that Miami could get left guard Mark Dixon, arguably the line's best player but a veteran who has not lined up yet this year after summer ankle surgery, back for Monday night's outing.
But beyond the line problems, the Dolphins will have to be more diverse on first down, to either run the ball more outside the tackles or increase the passing quota.
"We have to start hitting the ends better," acknowledged guard Jamie Nails. "Get more outside runs, and keep them a little more off-balance, just so they can't sit there and play the run up the middle."
New England, for instance, played a five-man front on nearly every down last week, just to slow the Dolphins' inside running attack. The Patriots covered all three Miami interior blockers, the center and both guards, and dared the Dolphins to run outside. Miami rarely called an outside rushing play and, as a result, the rushing attack was rarely productive.
On all first-down plays, the Miami offense is averaging 4.67 yards, the ninth-worst mark in the NFL. But that lack of proficiency, with Williams' overall rushing average down a full yard from where it was after the first six contests of the 2002 season, has been most evident in the first-and-10 situations.
Of his 104 rushes on first-and-10, Williams has netted two yards or fewer 50 times, or 48.1 percent of his runs. Seventy of the carries have resulted in gains of four yards or fewer and, on first and 10, Williams has just five plays of 10 yards or more. He has had just two first-and-10 carries of 20 yards or more.
Not surprisingly, Williams has refused to blame his line or the offensive design for the first-down problems, noting generically that the team simply needs better execution. But with defenses keying so much on the run, and future opponents likely to borrow from the New England blueprint, it's obvious Miami must alter its approach, no matter who lines up at quarterback on Monday night.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.


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Posts: 2113
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|Liteboxes are nice, but definitely my favorite are the Digipaks. It just seems so satisfying to unfold each disk, and the art is pretty. It just gives me a lot more satisfaction when I buy the series and unfold it for the first time.
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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
|Thinpaks are nice bec they do save on space a lot of the series I buy usually come packaged that way. I have purchased several series in Funi's SAVE collection and for the money saved it was worth buying anime this way.
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Location: Mastic Beach, NY
I guess I got spoiled when I was able to buy all those singles with artboxes out of the TRSI bargain bin so I chose singles. Since I own a house space is not a big issue for me. They look the best and they are the easiest to replace if broken.
If, however, cost is the main concern (as it often is) my favorite is whichever costs less.
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Location: PA
|I chose digipaks even though my only experience with one is Funimation's Evangelion 1.11 Blu-ray. (That is a digipak, right?) I like how it looks and doesn't actually snap. Singles and thinpaks would be tied for second since I like the area efficiency of thinpaks but still like the size of singles.
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Location: body in Ohio, heart in Sydney
I'm fine with nice thinpacks and tolerate liteboxes for reasons of economy. I have a definite soft spot for singles in an art box. I actually went for digipacks, though, because of the way the art is inseparable from the packaging. There's something nice about the fact that it's not just a standard case with a title-specific cover inserted, but that the art is structurally part of the package. (I also like those really one-off packaging designs, like the special Rurouni Kenshin boxes and envelopes.)
Like almost everyone, I despise spindle packs. I also dislike the alpha-pack: the plastic they are made of is in my experience just not up to the the structural demands the design place on it. Hinges break, and stop working properly, and flanges snap off, and the case ends up with shards of plastic rattling around in it and threatening to scratch the discs.
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|Guess I'm not really experienced enough to make an actual vote, so I won't ATM. So far, though, it's either digipaks or thinpacks.
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Location: Central Florida
Just got the bargain Moribito Bundle from Right Stuff and I'm rather impressed with the Super Jewel Boxes (never had something packed in these before); "Landscape/Letterbox" presentation, everything all nice and shiny, flip open cover with art below the disk, title on the inside of the spine so the booklet is dedicated solely to splashy picture, spine just barely less narrow than a thinpack but easy to read.
Although I guess they'll probably get scratched up and they have hinges that seem easily breakable (like a regular CD Jewel case) It is definitely very sharp looking.
I still support Digipak's as the best multi-volume packaging but I wouldn't kick a Super Jewel Box out of my bed for eating crackers... so to speak.
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Location: New York state.
Gonna have to go with thinpaks. Sturdy, durable, look attractive to buy with enough cover art on the cases and save on storage space for my shelves.
My nitpicks with other options:
-Stackpaks are quite inconvenient as a means to store DVDs. While they save on space as well as thinpaks, it's quite troublesome trying to open them up to get the next disc within a title you want to see.
-Alphapaks, at least the earlier ones used by distributors, and singles volumes tend to take up quite a bit of shelf space depending on the length of the anime. In the case of the alphapaks, the way in which they are made feel a bit too bulky than necessary. The ones used by Bandai Entertainment though don't have the bulk of earlier alphapaks, giving them similar benefits as thinpaks.
-Digipaks have greater space-saving potential than thinpaks, but the material used in making them looks fragile. I'm thankful that the few digipaks I own came with protective covers to reduce any wear and damage to them.
-Funi's Viridian Collection sets are as cheap as they say they are. The cardboard material used to store the DVD cases tend to wear out more easily than alphapaks and thinpaks I've collected.
-Liteboxes are my least favorite DVD packaging for TV anime titles. Seeing the inside of them doesn't look too attractive when you have two discs from a set stacked up in the same row with one another which is usually as annoying as a stackpack to handle when sorting and storing discs. The material used to make them seems cheap as I've had some cases of receiving liteboxes where the plastic locks used to hold them in place were chipped or broken and the first thing I see when I open the case to a litebox is the back of whichever DVD wasn't locked in place.
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Location: Toronto, Canada
I would have to say Alpha packs, like the ones Funimation save editions come in where each plastic insert holds 2 discs (one on each side) and none of them overlap.
I like them because none of the discs touch each other than you can see the back of the cover art plus you can fit 4 discs into a single dvd case which saves on a lot of space!
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Location: Vancouver
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Thinpacks: Easily the most efficient. Lets you pull out whatever disc you need without any rearranging. Looks the nicest too and makes space for lots of additional artwork on each individual case.
Singles (w/ Artbox): When you think about it this is really just an extra large Thinpack. A little bit nicer looking as a result but not quite enough to be worth the added size.
Alphapack: Not the nicest looking packaging out there but I can't argue with the functionality. In fact, this is probably the most efficient of any option.
Digipack: Certainly looks nice and requires little rearranging. Having a big fold out though is really rather unwieldy so it is at a slight disadvantage compared to Alphapacks.
(Honestly though, I could go either way on these two. For a show I really like I might prefer a nicer looking collector's Digipack. For most stuff I'll take a more efficient Alphapack though).
Litebox: Same as Alphapack but surprisingly annoying to use because the subsequent discs overlap.
Stackpack: The worst obviously. The most plain looking and a massive pain in the ass to get a disc out.
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|You know how the Bleach box sets were for the first 3 box sets? Yes those.
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Location: Texas
|Thinpacks are the best. The durability and artistic spirit of the artbox singles collection combined with the shelf space sensibilities of other more compact options! That they're usually released as a set and as such have more reasonable prices than buying singles is icing on the cake.
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Location: Colorado, USA
I would call that a type of "brick," which is not on the survey. I think that they have not been used much recently.
The old bricks were like two or more standard keepcases, with one or two discs in each, glued together. They could be very thick, like a brick.
Those Bleach collection boxes are like a cross between an old brick and a digipak. I think that they are more like a brick that is made with the hard plastic used in digipaks, rather than the softer plastic of standard Keepcases, and they are much thinner than the old bricks.
They probably do have a specific name, but I do not remember seeing it.
EDIT: It looks like I am wrong about the names. Judging from the pictures in the first post what I am calling a brick is really an Alphapak.
I thought that the Alphapak was like the litebox with only one disc on each side of the flapper. Funimation used that case for the Kaze No Stigma S.A.V.E. release. What is this case called?
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The Ironwood Golf Course is the Town's full service golf facility with 18 holes, 7,100 yards and a par 72 championship layout playing from 5400-7100 yards with four sets of tees. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. Ironwood was designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard and meanders through the Ironwood residential subdivision. Opened in 1990, Ironwood Golf Course has hosted numerous high school regional, sectional and conference tournaments, collegiate invitational tournaments, local charity events and site of C.D.G.A and U.S.G.A. qualifiers.
Irwin Dairy
This family-run dairy is located on the edge of Logan County. Call to set up an appointment to visit.
ISU Bowling and Billiards Center
Looking for some great family fun? Visit the Illinois State University Bowling and Billiards Center at the Bone Student Center. You'll enjoy bowling, billiards, table tennis, and more, all at great, affordable prices. Visit us today and let us show you what fun is all about!
ISU Center For The Performing Arts
The Center for the Performing Arts provides the Illinois State University campus and greater Central Illinois community with a wide variety of cultural activities. More than 20,000 people attend annual performances produced by the Illinois State University Schools of Music and Theatre in the Center and all performances are open to the public. Tickets to all performances are available online at Ticketmaster or by calling the box office.
ISU Galleries
ISU Galleries consists of three galleries that exhibit nationally known works and the latest projects from ISU students. Call for summer hours.
IWU McPherson Theatre
The Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts houses extraordinary talent within its facilities at the McPherson Theatre. Four main stage plays are performed here annually, selected from a playbill including everything from Shakespeare to musicals. McPherson Hall, completed in 1963, is named for IWU's 10th President, Harry W. McPherson, and contains a 300-seat theatre, scene shop, classrooms and other facilities. Call or visit the website for performance dates and tickets
IWU Westbrook Auditorium
Approximately 200 music majors and several hundred additional IWU students participate in music activities at Westbrook Auditorium throughout the school year. Several musical performances of all style periods are featured each semester, and most concerts are free with general seating. Call or visit the website for more information on performances.
J.H. Hawes Elevator
In the heart of our nation's cornbelt, just a block off Historic Rt. 66, you can discover your connection to Illinois' rich grain producing, storing, and shipping history by visiting the J. H. Hawes Grain Elevator Museum.
J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator
Illinois' only fully restored wooden grain elevator listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An outdoor, self-guided interpretive tour allows visitors to experience the Elevator Museum anytime. Open June, July and August: Sundays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., call ahead.
J.T. and E.J. Crumbaugh Museum
This museum is located in the lower level of the Crumbaugh Library in Le Roy.The major displays include an 1890s re-creation of a child's room and a communications exhibit.
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Jim's Steak House
Fine Dining and entertainment since 1960. This old-school steakhouse showcasing diverse cuts of beef & seafood & a full bar. If you are in the mood to relax and listen to some music, Jim's Steakhouse piano bar is the perfect place to go.
Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery
A studio and gallery showing the art of Joann Goetzinger. Located in the heart of Downtown Bloomington, the gallery features many of Joann's exhibits made of wood, metalworking sculpture and newer to the gallery is her paintings.
Joe's Pizzaria
Kaeuper Hall at Millikin University
Kaeuper Hall is located in the Perkinson Music Center. The 167-seat auditorium was named after Hermann Kaeuper, the first Director of the School of Music. The handicapped accessible hall hosts weekly School of Music recitals, guest instrumental and vocal performances, opera rehearsals, and other intimate concerts.
Keller's Iron Skillet
Keller's Iron Skillet has been here since 1990, providing you with the hearty American breakfasts and lunches you need to get through your day. We take pride in the quality of our dishes and the fact that our prices are the same today as they were when we opened.
Kickapoo Creek Park
Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, IL has 22 deep-water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 to 57 acres, providing a total of 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers. Lushly forested uplands and bottomlands along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is habitat for enough birds, wildlife and wildflowers to please any nature lover, while nature trails and running trails provide pathways to inspiration and physical fitness. If you want a less demanding excursion in the outdoors, there are facilities for camping and picnicking. With 22 lakes and access to the Middle Fork River, Kickapoo is known for the opportunities it provides for water-based outdoor activities. Anglers find excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie and redear sunfish. Especially popular are the annual fall and spring stockings of rainbow trout, which provide an unusual opportunity for central Illinois anglers to fish for catch-able size trout. There are 12 launching ramps on nine of Kickapoo's lakes. Boat and canoe rental is available for Clear Pond.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
A full-scale, live performance theater, with art galleries, on the campus of Millikin University.
Kirkland Galleries
Three galleries on the Millikin University Campus feature changing one-artist exhibits during the academic year. The Perkinson Gallery hosts a wide range of exhibitions that focus on work by professional artists from Illinois and the Midwest, in addition to work by artists with national recognition. The gallery has 2,000 square feet of floor space, with 132 linear feet of wall space. Patrons may view the displayed work for free, Monday through Friday from noon to 5 pm. The Lower Gallery focuses on photographic works. Student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. The Lower and Studio Galleries are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm Free admission.
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Korner Cafe
A quaint cafe located in downtown Latham. They offer reasonable prices on home cooked food. The friendly atmosphere at the Korner Cafe will bring you back for more.
Krekels Custard
At Krekel's, the ice cream is a signature part of the menu. But surprisingly, the Krekel's story doesn't begin with dessert. It all started with the main course back in 1949 ... the Krekel Burger. Krekel's burgers, fries and shakes are reminiscent of years past, a simpler time. Fresh never frozen, ground beef smashed onto a sizzling hot griddle; handmade shakes in 16 flavors, chili made daily with Krekel's own special meat and piping hot fries are the staples that have made Krekel's a Central Illinois tradition.
La Fondita
Serving outstanding Mexican cuisine including beef, chicken, fajitas, papa nachos, pork, shrimp, tacos & vegetarian offerings along with appetizers, house specialties and drink specials. Enjoy our shrimp specials Monday -Thursday!
La Gondola
Established in 1982. LaGondola Spaghetti House was based on the founder's simple belief in homemade food and excellent service. In the years since, nothing has changed. Wholesome ingredients prepared fresh everyday from our signature meat sauce to our made from scratch bread. Offering the famous Kelly Tobin's pan and thin crust pizza, spaghetti, garlic bread, torpedo sandwiches and more!
La Gondola Spaghetti House
Experience all of the tantalizing smells and tastes of Italy at La Gondola Spaghetti House, where you'll be treated to mouthwatering Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta and torpedo sandwiches piled high with all the toppings. In the tradition of true Italian dining, you're plate will be loaded up with generous portions of freshly prepared pasta, smothered in our family's special meat sauce. Whether you visit us for a family dinner or you're interested in our catering service, La Gondola Spaghetti House will prepare you a feast you'll never forget
La Gondola Spaghetti House
Experience all of the tantalizing smells and tastes of Italy at La Gondola Spaghetti House, where you'll be treated to mouthwatering Italian cuisine, including homemade pasta and torpedo sandwiches piled high with all the toppings. In the tradition of true Italian dining, your plate will be loaded up with generous portions of freshly prepared pasta, smothered in our family's special meat sauce.
La Quinta Inn - Bloomington
The La Quinta Inn is conveniently located off I-55/74 at Exit 160. All rooms include free high-speed wireless internet access, a coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron with ironing board. Rooms with a micro-fridge are available upon request based on availability. The Grand Jacuzzi suites, nearly twice as large as the standard rooms, features a hot tub, microwave, refrigerator, sink and sitting sofa in addition to all the amenities of regular rooms. There is ample parking space for all guests.
Lake Decatur
The state's largest artificial body of water, Lake Decatur spans 2,800 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline offering recreational opportunities and wildlife vistas at lakeside parks and the city marina. Water sports include boating, fishing, sailing and jet skiing. While shoreline locations surrounding Nelson Park Marina offer miniature golf, dining, public gardens and picnic facilities.
Lakeview Motel
25 rooms, restaurants nearby, non-smoking rooms and free movie channel.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill
Stop into this great thrift store where you can find many bargains and new merchandise as well.
LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop
You won't want to miss the ever-changing collection of must-have items offered at LaTeaDa. Their gift shop features gourmet foods, teas, teapots and tea sets, home decor, jewelry, purses and accessories, books, ornaments, and more. Stay for lunch, or just come to shop!
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Escape the everyday with an afternoon spent at the LaTeaDa Tea Room & Gift Shop. Experience a leisurely lunch in our Victorian Farmhouse nestled on 3 acres. Our lunch menu changes with the seasons and our desserts change daily. Choose from three iced teas and over 20 loose leaf hot teas daily. LaTeaDa is the perfect setting for parties, showers, business meetings, dress rehearsals and special events. Call for details on booking your groups private party. Reservations are always HIGHLY SUGGESTED for lunch. (Please make reservations via the phone to ensure availability)
Lincoln Christening Site/Watermelon Statue
A life-size statue of a watermelon commemorates the day the City of Lincoln was christened by Abraham Lincoln on August 27, 1853. The town's founders, John D. Gillett, Virgil HIckox and Robert B. Latham, were all personal friends of Lincoln.
Lincoln Christian University Theatre
Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of stage productions at the Lincoln Christian University & Seminary Theater. The productions vary depending on the year and the season. Offers a fall play, Christmas Production, and a spring musical.
Lincoln Heritage Museum
Located on the campus of the only college named for Lincoln in his lifetime, the Lincoln Heritage Museum exhibits a rare and valuable collection of artifacts that tell the story of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. The museum houses many rare Lincoln artifacts, including an 1860 campaign poster, a lock of his hair, Mary Lincoln's jewelry and Tad Lincoln's rocking chair. Also includes 9/11exhibit and other presidential artifacts.
Lincoln House Hotel Marker
The Lincoln House Hotel, one of the grandest hotels between St. Louis and Chicago, stood in Lincoln from 1854-1870. Political luminaries who crossed its threshold included Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, David Davis and Richard Oglesby.
Lincoln Lot Site
The site marker describes how Abraham Lincoln once owned this lot, after it was deeded to him in recompense for a large debt.
Lincoln Park District
The Lincoln Park District has been providing Central Illinois with quality programs and activities since 1961. The park District offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, golf driving range, sports complex with a weight room, basketball courts, volleyball courts, an area for walking, and vending machines for food and drink.
Lincoln Park District Recreation Center
Public swimming pool, tennis courts, and soccer fields offer an area for your family to come play.
Lincoln Public Library
A Carnegie library, built in 1902, the Lincoln Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lincoln Speedway Auto Racing
Lincoln Speedway's quarter-mile track is located on the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln. The dirt track opened in 2004. Races are scheduled from April through September.
Lincoln Square Lounge
Authentic Greek food in a cozy, welcoming family environment. Mouthwatering gyros await you along with American cuisine choices as well.
Lincoln Square Theatre
The Lincoln Square Theatre was built in 1915, designed principally to present touring theatrical and vaudeville productions. The original structure featured seating for 1,355 patrons.
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Built in 1922, the theater built by Steve Bennis opened in 1923 showing "John Quincy Adams Sawyer." It was originally a single screen featuring an organ and live stage shows as well. The number of screens was doubled in 1985 and then again in the mid nineties. Downtown Lincoln is a great place to grab dinner and a movie while exploring the Mother Road.
Lincoln's Farmer's Market
This open-air market provides a great opportunity to buy local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. The market runs from May 1 to the end of October on Saturdays and Wednesdays at Scully Park Downtown Lincoln.
Little Galilee Christian Assembly
Little Galilee's 228 acres of land provide lots of room for kids to eat, sleep, learn, play and pray with dedicated Christian adults. There are a variety of camps and programs that for youth and adults which may include: Fine Arts or Sports camp, Equestrian Camp, Family Camp, Main Camp, Day Camp, Wilderness Camp and many more.
Lobby Gallery
Art "takes off" in the Lobby Gallery at the main terminal of the Decatur Airport. Exhibits range from watercolors and acrylics to oils, pastels, and fiber art.
Lock Stock & Barrel
Casual, relaxed sports theme, daily specials. Great food and atmosphere. Sunday brunch. No delivery service. Take-out available.
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Sports bar - Live entertainment Saturday and Sunday.
Log Cabin Quilt Shop
-quilt fabric -notion patterns -books -gifts
Logan County Courthouse
This 1905 Neo-Classical building features a stained glass dome, the longest-serving courtroom in Illinois, a mosaic of the state seal, a statue of Abraham Lincoln and murals of Logan County.
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
The genealogical and historical society encourages the preservation of Logan County's history and maintains a research center that treasures and collects Logan County family histories. They're the only research center that includes ALL of Logan County. Their research resources include historical books, maps, obituaries, cemetery records, marriages, births, family surname genealogy and more! Stop by for a visit to see the artifacts, old photographs, museum pieces, veteran's exhibit, as well as the new "Abraham Lincoln Room."
Logan Lanes
Bowling alley, pool tables, and video games. Open grill for food and drinks. Bar- for adults 21 and over.
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Navy going flame-resistant for sailors at sea
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The Navy is phasing in flame-resistant clothing for every sailor who goes to sea.
The decision announced Thursday follows testing last year by the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility in Natick, Mass., that revealed the camouflage working uniforms most sailors wear at sea are flammable. The nylon and cotton blend uniforms worn by most sailors aboard ships will burn and melt until they're completely consumed.
Army and Marine combat uniforms are designed to be self-extinguishing and are made of a blend that includes flame-resistant rayon.
The Navy in 1996 ended the requirement for all sailors to wear flame-resistant uniforms at sea. Sailors in specific jobs, however, such as engine room personnel, firefighters and those in flight-related duties are still issued flame-resistant clothing.
The Navy said there is no evidence that a sailor wearing the nylon-cotton blend had suffered severe burns.
An admiral's blog post suggested that the Navy didn't realize until now how flammable the uniforms are.
The "dramatic test results" conducted by the research facility in Massachusetts convinced the Navy the flame-resistant clothing should be worn by all sailors at sea, Rear Adm. John Kirby wrote in a blog explaining the change to Navy personnel.
While the Navy knew the working uniform was not flame-resistant, Kirby wrote, "In fact, it burned robustly."
The test results upset some sailors and their families and they questioned why the flame-resistant uniform isn't standard for all sailors at sea.
"Given the results of the burn test and what we've learned through the working groups, we've decided that we can do better," Kirby wrote.
A working group was created to look at the issue and recommended a phased approach to introduce the flame-resistant uniforms. It includes the development within nine months of a hybrid coverall combining the existing nylon and cotton construction with flame resistant material. This first phase supplying 150,000 sailors will cost approximately $21 million, said Lt. Lauren Cole, a spokeswoman for U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk.
Within three years, the Navy will develop and issue new flame-resistant organizational clothing _ basically coveralls that the Navy supplies to sailors. The cost of developing the new flame-resistant clothing is not known yet, Cole said.
In the interim, the Navy will continue to educate sailors on the hazards of shipboard fires and develop methods to minimize the risk of injuries.
"Safety is integral to every duty our men and women perform and this is something we can to help protect them in rare cases where a fire may break out aboard a ship," Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, said in a written statement.
The Navy decided to abandon flame-resistant clothing for all sailors in 1996 as a cost-cutting measure and because they failed to meet other standards, among other reasons.
"Since they were expensive and it didn't add up, and they were extremely uncomfortable, they went with the decision they made in 1996," Cole said.
As of Thursday, the Defense Logistics Agency reported having 265,643 Navy working uniform trousers that are valued at $10.2 million and 216,824 blouses on hand valued at $9 million.
The working group also concluded that Naval Air Systems Command flight deck clothing and gear worn by the Naval Expeditionary Combat Command are fire retardant.
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Associated Press writer Brock Vergakis in Norfolk contributed to this report.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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LegendDirector: Ridley Scott
Cast: Ridley Scott, Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry
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This lavishly staged and costumed fantasy is about young Jack (Tom Cruise) and his lady love Princess Lili (Mia Sara), and how Jack battles Darkness (Tim Curry) to save both the Princess and the world. When the peasant Jack takes Princess Lili to see the unicorns, the strongest animals around, he does not know that Darkness, with his cloven hooves, yellow eyes, and red skin plans on using Lili as bait to weaken the unicorns which he does -- and plunge the world into an ice age. Soon after that disaster, Darkness captures Lili and, Jack has to rally his elves and elvettes to rescue her and subdue Darkness at the same time.
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- Release Date:
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Cast & Crew
|Tom Cruise
|Mia Sara
|Princess Lili
|Tim Curry
|David Bennent
|Honethorn Gump
|Alice Playten
|Billy Barty
|Cork Hubbert
|Brown Tom
|Peter O'Farrell
|Kiran Shah
|Annabelle Lanyon
|Robert Picardo
|Meg Mucklebones
|Tina Martin
|Michael Crane
|Demon Cook
|Michael Edmonds
|Ian Longmuir
|Demon Cook
|Liz Gilbert
|Dancing Black Dress
|Eddie Powell
|Mummified Guard
|Arnon Milchan
Technical Credits
|Ridley Scott
|Eric Allaman
|Score Composer
|Nick Allder
|Special Effects
|Jon Anderson
|Rob Bottin
|Makeup Special Effects
|Noel Davis
|Leslie Dilley
|Art Director
|Norman Dorme
|Art Director
|Jane Feinberg
|Mike Fenton
|Bryan Ferry
|Christopher Franke
|Score Composer
|Jerry Goldsmith
|Score Composer
|William D. Gordean
|Assheton Gorton
|Production Designer
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|Associate Producer
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|Tim Hampton
|William Hjortsberg
|Donna Isaacson
|Charles Knode
|Costumes/Costume Designer
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|Arnon Milchan
|Ann Mollo
|Set Decoration/Design
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|Arlene Phillips
|Terry Rawlings
|Peter Robb-King
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|Score Composer
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|Jeremy Zimmerman
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Legend was one of the first major fantasy films of the 80's. It opened up a new chapter in the book of movie genres. Tom Cruise and Mia Sarah look fabulous as two virtuous mortals, Jack and Lily, who are in danger of losing their world to the evil dark lord, played by Tim Curry. This movie has fairies, goblins, elves, unicorns, and even a water demon ( Meg Mucklebones ) Legend is a compelling version of good vs. evil in a realm so pure. The movie blends well and makes the viewer think, is there really another realm like this?
okay i had seen this when i was younger and had no idea what the heck was going on but now i watch it with an adult perspective and i'm like no way can this be for kids. so after watching the director's cut i must say that its a little better but i liked did not like the new ending. i loved and remembered well the original ending including the music which in my opinion fit the setting. but for the rest the story made a little more sense. and i'm going to say that this is a film that i can watch with tom cruise (since i don't like him but i can make an exception with legend). anyway, watch the director's cut and decide whether you prefer the original or not. mia sara looks so...pretty either as the princess or the evil princess either way she's still pretty. tim curry was unrecognizable and just freaking amazing with all that make up. man did i have some nightmares when i was young with certain scenes from this. good old childhood memories and such a awkward classic.
I love this movie. The story and characters are amazing but the setting is even more spectacular. I still get goosebumps watching a couple of the scenes and they are totally inspiring. However, I was disappointed that this edition does not contain the original scene version. It only has the director's cut. Which while interesting does not provide the same feeling that I remember from before. We were upgrading our VHS collection and we'll have to get a different edition of this.
Another film I love. Tim Curry is a brilliant actor and love his films.
Jack takes Lily to see the unicorns but makes the mistake of wanting to take a closer look at the creatures. The goblins are to bring the horn of one of the unicorns and unfortunately succeed. In doing so, the world is turned into a snowy place and Jack along with an elf and others are to stop the Lord of Darkness and turn back the world as it once was. The locations, the costumes, just the look of the film is visually stunning. The characters are interesting. It's obvious the make-up people did an amazing job with characters like Blix and especially Darkness, played by Tim Curry, in a very creepy performance. This film I remember, while looking great, had a dark and creepy atmosphere to it, and seeing it years later, it still does. The music, depending on the version you're seeing, is good too. Recommend this movie if you love 80s fantasy movies and are tired of fantasy movies nowadays that are just about CGI instead of telling a story.
This is a beautiful, stunning movie visually. From the enchanted forest, to the charming peasant cottage, to the frightening interior of The Great Tree...(doesn't sound too scary hm?), each landscape holds a magic of its own. The music by Toto adds even more mystery. Tom Cruise, before dental work, does well as the reluctant forest boy turned hero, Of course, Tim Curry as Lord Darkness deserves all the applause. That man has creepy evil characters down pat. The plot does leave a little something to be desired; it's pretty much the basic good vs. evil and that's it. But if you just sit back on a dark night with candles for mood, and just watch...that wont even matter. For lovers of fantasy, this is a must. For lovers of Tom Cruise, this is umm...well...
This fantastic fable takes place in an enchanted forest full of fairy's, goblins and of course a unicorn. Tom and Mia are at their best in this extremely entertaining film!
I saw this movie because my friend is a huge Tom fan, and needless to say we were both shocked at how horrible one movie could be. Some parts were so bad they were almost funny, like when little elf boy Jack O'Green (Tom) Hops around and with one hand stretched out says, ''Don't touch the unicorns.'' (White horses with taped-on horns) Spare yourself the agony and save your money, don't see this movie. (Tom fans - see Jerry Maguire for the tenth time instead.)
This movie came out way befor it's time. It's a very beautiful movie, the music, the plot, everything was perfect. They should make more movies like this. This movie really makes you use your imagination. I recomend anybody who loves fantacy movies watch this one.
Legend was a pioneer in the fantasy film genre. With Ridley Scott as the director, Brian Froud as the conceptual artist, and Tom Cruise prior to his slick ''Top Gun'' persona, this film is incredibly lush and rewarding for fantasy film fans. Tim Curry is magnificent as the quintessential villain, Darkness. This DVD offers both the Theatrical version with the lengendary Tangerine Dream score, as well as the Director's original vision, with Jerry Goldsmith's more traditional score, generally held to be his finest work. (I personally prefer the Theatrical version, but was delighted to finally see the film with the Jerry Goldsmith score, which I've owned on CD for many years, and have come to love.) Definitely a must-see for the fantasy film lover.
This movie still holds up after all these years. I'm glad to see that Ridley included the classic score for this release. The original score was a little 80ish. Great visuals and costumes highlight this fantasy tale. Yes, this is a girly movie but guys can enjoy it too. The only bad thing I can say is the movie is a little too long and it tends to drag in spots. This is still a must have for your DVD collection.
This has been one of my favorite movies since I was a kid. Yes it is a bit of a girly movie, but it has some action in there for the guys. (Yes the unicorns had taped onhorns, but give them a break it was the 80's. The the kind of high tech graphics,imaging and stunts weren't around back then, not to mention it was probably a low budget film), although i thought the sets were great. It's fantastic, nonetheless. You have to have a good sense of adventure and a vivid imagination to really make it come together.
This movie was one of Tom Cruise's earlier films, and I believe one of his best. The creatures and make-up in this film transports you to a non-existing world, but makes it believable. Tim Curry makes his character (Darkness)your worst nightmare a reality. Must See!!
this is a classic! A true fairy tale/fantasy masterpiece. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the heart. It's good vs. evil at it's best in this genre.
This was a really fun film...I think the ''Evil Lord of Darkness'' might be a little scary for younger children, but the princess was absolutely lovely, as were the unicorns, and Tom Cruise makes a very good ''noble hero in shining armour'', so to speak. I also loved the cute little elf guy...
I am only 14, and even I understand the work that went into this to make a wonderful movie experience!
Ridley Scott is a camera visuals specialist and this movie showcases that talent. Fantastic imagery is the hallmark of Legend. Tom Cruise fans do not need to get excited about this film as he does not give a great performance and the character that he plays doesn¿t allow for much range. I saw the American version when it was originally released. It was mesmerizing but I noticed a choppiness to the story and several places where it looked like someone had pasted two unrelated scenes together. I surmised that the film had been cut up in the editing room and wondered why. I found out why when I got this disc. There are two versions on the disc. One the original released in England and the other the edited American version. Apparently the original version did not do well in theaters and so considerable re-editing was done before introducing it into the American market. The reediting was done long after shooting had stopped and so the editors had to patch together a new version from what they had. They shortened the movie by about 15 minutes, rearranged scenes, and replaced Goldsmiths score by one from Tangerine Dream. In doing so they created some problems like the choppiness that I noted and some scenes were lost that are necessary to understanding later scenes. Still, I think they were right to do the reediting. The American version has a stronger impact than the original version and the original version was definitely too long. I am glad that both versions are included on this disc so that we can hear Jerry Goldsmith¿s score and see how the original scenes went together. In his commentary Ridley Scott says that he ended up liking both versions and, althought I have a preference for one, I agree.
This movie was more than outstanding! The costumes, makeup, and characterization were awsome and really intriged me to keep watching the movie. Tom, Mia, and Tim were wonderful. Great jod Ridley.
This movie is a must have for fantasy lovers everywhere, the DVD is quite excellent and flawless especially the nicely done director's cut with better music score from the late jerry Goldsmith.
The movie's alright with the dazzling costumes, make up and setting. Tom Cruise is okay as the lead hero and character as Jack with Mia Sara as Lily and Tim Curry is scary as Darkness but is for some reason tall. I mean really tall and the horns on his head look heavy. Pretty good movie none the less.
I love this movie more than any other movie I have ever scene. The effects and costumes were awesome then and they ,to me, still are awesome and beat out some of these other movies. The storyline awesome as well. Love it Love it. If only they could make clean movies like this one over and over. I have to let my children watch these movies legend, princess bride, labrynith. Anyways AWESOME MOVIE
Love this movie but they have changed the main song though-out the movie and I hate the new song.
I loved the original movie and was thrilled to finally find it on DVD. I was heartsick however, to find that the director's cut was different from what I had had on VHS. Not only was the music totally different, but some of the scenes had been changed as well. I'll continue to look for the original version, which was out on VHS and in Theatres. Do youself a favor if you liked the original, steer clear of the director's cut.


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Article Excerpt: On the verge of his 50th college start and with more 16,000 passing yards, Oklahoma senior Landry Jones had every right to be confused by the question.
How, he was asked, does it feel to be the "other quarterback" in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas A&M on Friday? The implication was clear. For the moment, there's Heisman winner Johnny Manziel, and then there's every other college quarterback.
"I don't really worry about it," Jones said. "If I am the other quarterback, so be it. Whatever people want to think."
Actually, the role would be a major change for Jones. Ever since he replaced another Heisman winner, the injured Sam Bradford, against BYU at Cowboys Stadium in 2009, he's been the quarterback in almost every game he's played.
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Time for a look at the top morning headlines from around the NFC South.
Reserve offensive lineman Andrew Jackson said new offensive line coach Pat Hill will bring passion to the Falcons. Jackson should know. He played for Hill at Fresno State.
The Panthers signed long-snapper J.J. Jansen to a four-year contract extension. They also re-signed linebacker Jason Phillips to a one-year deal.
Former Carolina Panthers defensive line coach Sal Sunseri talks about what he hopes to accomplish as defensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee. Sunseri had been the linebackers coach at the University of Alabama since leaving the Panthers.
Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant lobbied Georgia legislators to educate young athletes, parents and coaches about the dangers of concussions.
Here's a look ahead at New Orleans' situation at wide receiver in 2012. Interestingly, the speculation is that the Saints will keep their receiving corps pretty much intact. That might be a bit difficult from an economic standpoint since Marques Colston and Robert Meachem both are free agents.
Roy Cummings addresses Tampa Bay's perceived struggles in finding assistant coaches and says we don't know that's really the case. Good point. Yes, the Bucs have been blocked from interviewing some candidates from other teams. But we won't know for sure about the quality of Tampa Bay's new assistant coaches until the team announces its full list of new assistants.


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Needs to have independent mic and or cam modes... we haven't been sure if it does let you switch back n forth the way you need to use it, we use it for Skype and online schooling so if it does more than mute the mic while on Skype as like you can simply use a switch or mode to turn the cam off would help than to hav to turn it away or completely unplug it's usb cord... the pixels aren't as good as had thought but can pick up light from the screen okay enough to see person in dark room.. sound in room can be picked up by mic okay don't know how distorted but music sseems to be fine in background from say a radio nearby as per example..you can always use a mic/headset with the cam too.. it does swivel/plus the tilt is ok and stays up on the edge of a laptop screen fine. It's not bad conpared to money for others glad we studied as always have to on tech always updating.
Webcam works great. Just plug & use. No drivers to download, no CD-rom. I can talk on Skype, I can see my family and be seen as well as heard.
works great. and good quality picture as well.
Original GE webcam worked with Windows Xp on a 6 year old Dell 4400. But when I discovered there were no drivers for the unit for Windows 7, I had to find a replacement in a hurry. The ad extolled the Pro Web Cam's "no need to install any drivers"'s plug & play with Windows 7. It took several attempts to get it working - an hour or two to be able to SKYPE. but I must say, it's working beautifully now (at least for WINDOWS 7). As for my linux system, the only thing that works in SKYPE is the audio. Well, what can you expect for less than $20?
i though it had the microphone installed but it didn't that was a downer..... but other than that its a good camara...
The listing for the product indicates it has a built in microphone. I opened a support ticket with the manufacture complaining the mike was not being recognized. The responded that this web cam does not have a built in mike. It does have a very good picture. But I would not have bought it if I knew it did not have a built in mike. Logitech CS 110m is a very good choice if you want a web cam with built-in mike.
I felt the product was flimsey the camera snapped off the stand easily...very disappointed
this camera is very easy to use and does a good job for the price. I recommend this for someone who needs a webcam for skype or something of the like and doesn't want to pay a lot. It is a little bulky but it gives good angle positions.
for the price it works very good.
Just bought this product a few days ago and have to return it. I plugged it in like the plug and play feature works, the computer read it, the light on the cam itself came on and that was all. Tried to use it and couldnt even find it on the computer. It was no where. Not the "my computer" not the control panel, or anywhere. I unplugged it, restarted the computer, changed what USB port I plugged it in. I called Inland Company and was told it was a bad camera and take it back. I would recommend you run away from this product while you can before you have to deal with the return procedures.
Mine did not work properly! The mic was not working and the image was blurry! I want a better one!!
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Michigan's unemployment rate has held steady in the latest month at 5.5 percent, 1.6 points lower than a year earlier. The state announced Wednesday that the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June was identical with the rate in May. The U.S. rate fell 0.2 points to 5.3 percent in the latest month. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget …Read More »
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan designates local physician practices as patient-centered medical homes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated five Saint Joseph County practices as patient-centered medical homes for the 2015 program year – meaning they have particular qualities and processes that help improve health care quality and outcomes by maintaining a coordinated, team focus on their patients' health and wellness. Designated practices include: · Colon Medical Clinic · Bharat M. …Read More »
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The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of home sellers in a tax dispute involving property in a market that's down or slowly recovering. In a unanimous decision, the court says some sellers are exempt from a real estate transfer tax. The tax break applies if a home's state equalized value is the same or less than the value …Read More »
Adopt-A-Highway cleanup begins
Motorists along state routes are advised to use extra caution, as the second Adopt-A-Highway roadside cleanup event of the year begins Saturday and continues over an eight-day period. Thousands of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers will be back picking up litter along state roadways starting Saturday, as they've done each summer since 1990. Every year, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers collect about 70,000 bags of trash, …Read More »
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A detour on a major north-south route in St. Joseph County will remain in effect at least through September while a bridge is replaced. Crews from Hudsonville-based Grand River Construction started work Tuesday on the Silver Street bridge at the Portage River. The job is a full rebuild to replace a bridge that job foreman Dean Stewart said was in …Read More »
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Thousands of gamblers might have been dealt a bad hand at a southwestern Michigan casino. FireKeepers Casino Hotel says someone got access to the computer system, which held information from 85,000 credit and debit cards used for food, beverage and retail purchases, from September through April. Employees were also affected. In a statement Thursday, FireKeepers says it has no evidence …Read More »


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ST. LOUIS — After his election initially left many observers stunned and momentarily silent, Pope Francis is being greeted by U.S. Church leaders with a wave of enthusiastic response.
Across the board, from the episcopate to the laity, reaction to the choice of a man whom Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus called "highly intelligent" and "a good shepherd" has been largely positive, with many hailing him as someone who will advance the New Evangelization, inspire Latino Catholics, hold to the doctrinal pattern of his predecessors and be an efficient administrator, all while walking in humility and acting out of deep compassion and care for the poor.
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Following an extensive search, Jack the Giant Killer has finally found its princess. Deadline reports that 18-year-old Eleanor Tomlinson will star opposite Nicholas Hoult in director Bryan Singer's fantasy adventure.
The retelling of the traditional "Jack and the Beanstalk" tale centers on a farm boy (Hoult) who leads a mission to rescue the kidnapped Princess Isabella, a crisis that threatens the uneasy peace between giants and men.
Tomlinson completes a central cast that also includes Ewan McGregor as the leader of the king's elite guard, Stanley Tucci as the main villain, the king's adviser, and Bill Nighy and John Kassir as the two-headed leader of the giants. Production on the New Line-Legendary Pictures film is scheduled to begin later this month in London.
Best known for her role in the 2006 film The Illusionist, Tomlinson has also appeared in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Alice in Wonderland.
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August 4, 2014
The Department of Education is inviting colleges and universities using innovative approaches to postsecondary education to participate in four new projects under its Experimental Sites Initiative. Participating institutions are granted waivers from certain statutory and regulatory requirements for the delivery of federal student aid.
This year's experiments focus on removing barriers that may hinder the development of promising new ways to structure education. ED is looking for institutions interested in one of the following initiatives:
- Prior Learning Assessment: Institutions would be allowed to increase a student's cost of attendance to include reasonable costs incurred by the student for the assessment of prior learning.
- Competency-Based Education: Participating institutions would be able to make funds available to students as they progress through the program at their own speed without following all of the time-based restrictions on aid delivery.
- Limited Direct Assessment: Programs that combine both direct assessment courses and traditional clock- or credit-hour programs could offer aid despite current rules that limit eligibility of direct assessment programs to those that use that method exclusively and that exclude remedial courses utilizing direct assessment.
- Near-Peer Counseling: In order to encourage the use of college students as near-peer counselors to at-risk and underrepresented high school students, the usual 25 percent institutional match of Federal Work-Study funds may be reduced or eliminated.
Institutions may apply to participate in more than one of the experiments. The deadline for applications is September 29. ED will seek to balance its selections to ensure that a wide variety of institutions are represented.
For schools interested in applying, ED will host an instructor-led webinar that will provide more details about the four experiments. Advanced registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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